<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
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<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Quote:Morning troops, , ? for Studley. In your post from yesterday, the Silver 850. Is that your machine? If so, I love it. Beautiful specimen. Tell me about the bash plate. Looks real stout. Thanks, G Thanks Gabe, it was my first TDM. Sadly stolen and torched by thieving scum.   You can see what I did to it over the time I owned it in the photo below. ![[Image: bikepics-1826361-full.jpg]](https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2009/11/09/bikepics-1826361-full.jpg)   The bash plate/belly pan is this wan http://www.carpe-tdm.net/ipb/index.php?showtopic=33660
Taxed the mk2 and :yahoo went
 fer a ride  First impressions - Absolutely neutral handling, it doesn't do what you don't tell it to do through the bars, and i really like that  Suspension - set up too hard (by me)....front forks I'll tweak, and probably reduce the preload and rebound on the rear, but because I think I'll be keeping it I might have the EMC rear shock rebuilt (from the pile of spare parts sold me by Paul, the EMC shock was an MOT fail)  Tyres - actually got a bit warm, despite the 4 degrees celsius outside, and once the oil from the garage floor (ha !) had been run off they felt good  Engine - running sweet, no leaks or noises  Fuelling - a bit iffy, but that was as expected (but perfectly useable) ...... Going to try the lower mileage dynojetted carbs when I get a round toit, but the current carbs are working well, just some slight flat spots and feels like there's more to be had from the top end  Steering stick - the big Renthal sticks work well, but are canted slightly too far forward so I'll tweak them back a bit. Heated grips working well   Gearbox - much slicker than my mk1 was and a really pleasant surprise. I think I might try one tooth larger on the front sprocket, but haven't even checked yet to see what it's currently running   Doesn't feel too much slower than my 900, and if all goes to plan with the 4 degree timing advance I'll be trying, it should be a bit more satisfying.    Pretty sure that I'll be selling the 900 soon......great bike that it is, i can't justify keeping both
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
Another 50 miles on the mk2....feels really solid.....
 There's a slight smell of fuel which might be a slight fuel leak or it might be nothing like that, but there's no sign of wetness anywhere around the carbs.  As I'm going to work on the spare carbs i won't waste much time on this pair.  Clutch lever is more heavy than the 900, and even on minimum adjustment the biting point is almost all the way out at the end of the lever's travel, which even with my long hands is a stretch. I'm actually wondering if a 900 clutch cover with it's improved clutch release mechanism is a possible fitment. I might take the one off my 9er to find out.......unless anyone else knows any different ?   It feels good, sounds great, a few tweaks required but nothing to stop me from jumping on it tomorrow and riding a long way if the weather permits
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
The new Bond bikeÂ
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead  Gone to Heaven  orry:  1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   Sorted and on the Road Mick    it's the bike that Jack built   Gone to Heaven   Â
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, Â fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
<p style="text-align:center;">Ohlins, PC3, fuel cut defeat, +4deg timing, 17" front wheel.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, Â fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance. |
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